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Trembling merulius

Phlebia tremellosa

A species of Phlebia, Also known as Jelly rot fungus, Trembling phlebia

Trembling merulius(Phlebia tremellosa) is a common wood-decaying fungus found on many varieties of hardwood. Despite its Dutch common name, which references this species' appearance by comparing it to a rind of bacon, this fungus is held to be inedible.

Odor:

Mild, indistinct, typical mushroomy.

General Info About Trembling merulius

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Attributes of Trembling merulius

Height

1 - 3 cm

Flesh

Very thin; whitish

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, indistinct, typical mushroomy.

Body Color

White

Orange

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Trembling merulius by these plants:

Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Trembling merulius

Fruiting Body Cap Undersurface

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Habitat of Trembling merulius

The trembling merulius grows in woods and wooded areas. It is primarily associated with deciduous trees, more rarely with conifers. It grows on decaying wood and woody debris, on stumps, fallen trunks and branches.

Scientific Classification of Trembling merulius

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Meruliaceae

Genus

Phlebia

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Tips for Finding Trembling merulius

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What are Some Tips for Finding Trembling merulius

Search around areas with a high presence of fallen hardwood branches, such as oak and beech, as trembling merulius commonly grows on such substrates.
Inspect barkless stumps and logs for the presence of trembling merulius, as they tend to colonize such environments.
Look for shelf-like formations on wood that could indicate trembling merulius growth, as they often manifest in this form.
Carefully explore dead trees and areas with deadwood accumulation, as trembling merulius appears as a saprotroph on these materials.

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